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Declarative Sentences

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Declarative sentences make straightforward statements. They tell us something directly, without asking questions or giving commands.

Subject and Predicate

Every declarative sentence has two main parts:
  • Subject: Who or what the sentence is about.
  • Predicate: Tells something about the subject (usually contains a verb).
Most declarative sentences follow this pattern:
Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement)
For example:
  • Subject: The cat
  • Verb: is sleeping
  • Predicate: is sleeping (tells what the cat is doing)

What is the usual word order in a declarative sentence?


Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement)

Most declarative sentences follow the pattern Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement), making a clear and straightforward statement.

Types of Information

Declarative sentences can express different kinds of information:
  1. Facts (True statements about the world)
    1. The sun rises in the east.
    2. Water boils at 100°C.
  1. Opinions (Personal beliefs or feelings)
    1. I think this movie is great.
    2. Coffee is better than tea.
  1. Descriptions (Details about something)
    1. The building is very tall.
    2. She has blue eyes.
  1. Statements of Habit or Routine
    1. He wakes up at 6 a.m.
    2. They always eat dinner together.

Examples

Here are some examples of declarative sentences in different contexts:
  • The book is on the table.
  • We are going to the beach tomorrow.
  • She doesn’t like spicy food.
  • Dogs are very loyal animals.
  • I finished my homework early today.

Summary

  • Declarative sentences state information, facts, or opinions.
  • They end with a period (.).
  • They follow the pattern: Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement).
  • They can be about facts, opinions, descriptions, or routines.
  • Declarative sentences are the most common type of sentence in English.

Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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